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KKR speculation highlighting Chinese milk potential

Neil Merrett — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0100

As speculation mounts over equity group KKR’s rumoured bid for Chinese milk producer Modern Farms, a source close to the potential deal suggests that the country’s dairy sector may see a wealth of future investments.

Tea yoghurt may expand healthy dairy options

Stephen Daniells — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Addition of green and black teas to yoghurt may boost the colour and flavour of the product, without affecting the starter cultures, says a French-Tunisian study.

Separation system targets whey protein purity

Neil Merrett — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A new chromatography development used to isolate whey-based proteins like alpha-lactalbumin can ensure higher quality, cost efficient ingredients for dairy formulation, according to its manufacturer.

Study shows antimicrobial effective against listeria in soft cheese

Jane Byrne — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Enterococcus faecium WHE 81, a multi-bacteriocin producer, is effective as an antimicrobial against Listeria monocytogenes in Munster cheese, a red smear soft cheese, according to a French study.

Why farm support puts food on plates

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0100

“Four legs good, two legs bad.” When the pigs take over the land in George Orwell’s Animal Farm, they have no hesitation; any creature with four legs is beyond reproach and any human is bad, mad and dangerous to know.

Global dairy price rises back on the horizon: Rabobank

Stephen Daniells — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Despite an expected recovery in the price of dairy ingredients, significant price swings are still expected, according to a new report from Rabobank.

UK faces secure milk calls amidst Euro cost worries

Neil Merrett — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Trade association Dairy UK claims that the government must provide security to the country's dairy farmers to ensure industry can meet consumers' cost and nutrition requirements.

Organic 'shock' failing to dent liquid milk sales - producer

Neil Merrett — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The UK organic dairy market remains optimistic this week following the 'shock' announcement from a leading processor that it was cutting payments to farmers, according to another supplier in the segment.

Yakult prepares for major US probiotics education

Lorraine Heller — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Probiotic firm Yakult is preparing a major new education campaign in the US, which it hopes will help raise consumer awareness of the benefits of probiotics.

Nano group focuses on Wow emulsions

Sarah Hills — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is investigating the potential of novel and emerging technologies for emulsions which could help food manufacturers reduce fat content of products without sacrificing mouth-feel.